Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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